Brief German History Please see our main Germany page, for brief historical notes, and other possible gold coins of Germany.
The most prolific state for issuing coins was Prussia, as the largest, wealthiest and most influential, so that the most commonly encountered German gold coins are the 20 mark pieces of Prussia. These were issued from 1871 to 1915.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
20 Marks	22.5	7.9650	.900	.2304
10 Marks	19.5	3.9820	.900	.1152
5 Marks	16	1.9910	.900	.0576

Description of 20 Marks
Krause Number 521
Type issued from 1890 to 1913 inclusive.
Obverse
Bare head of King Wilhelm II facing right.
WILLHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V PREUSSEN
Reverse
Crowned arms of Germany, a spread eagle.
DEUTSCHES REICH (Date)
20 MARK
Edge
The edge has incuse cinquefoils and leaves with the incuse lettering:-
GOTT MIT UNS

Prussian Gold Coins
Prices & Availability

Date	Denomination	Denomination	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1872 A	20 Marks	KM 501. Head of Wilhelm I	good VF	7,717,000	Ask	£85	$135
1883 A	20 Marks	KM 505. Head of Wilhelm I	good VF	4,283,000	Ask	£75	$120
1888 A	20 Marks	KM 505. Head of Wilhelm I	almost EF	5,364,000	Ask	£95	$150
1888 A	20 Marks	KM 515. Head of Friedrich III	good VF	5,364,000	Ask	£80	$125
1894 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	good VF		Yes	£65	$99
1895 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	good VF		Yes	£65	$99
1897 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	EF		Ask	£75	$115
1898 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	good VF		Yes	£65	$99
1902 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	about EF		Yes	£65	$99
1908 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	about EF		Yes	£65	$99
1910 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	about EF		Yes	£65	$99
1912 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	about EF		Yes	£65	$99
1913 A	20 Marks	KM 521. Head of Wilhelm II	about EF		Ask	£Ask	$Ask
1913 A	20 Marks	KM 537. Bust of Wilhelm II	about EF		Yes	£125	$250
1914 A	20 Marks	KM 537. Bust of Wilhelm II	about EF		Ask	£Ask	$Ask
1915 A	20 Marks	KM 537. Bust of Wilhelm II	about EF		Ask	£Ask	$Ask
Our Choice	20 Marks	Our Choice	Bullion Grade		Yes	£54	$85
Our Choice	20 Marks	Our Choice	Selected Grade		Yes	£60	$95

Quantity Purchases
For investors or collectors wishing to buy 20 Marks in quantity of 10 pieces or more, we can usually quote very competitive bullion rates on request.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Prussian or other German coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.